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Ministry of Coal
Construction of Coal Rail Corridor By Mahanadi Coal Railway Limited
Inner Rail Corridor for a length of 68 km. is being constructed by Mahanadi Coal Railway Limited  in two phases: -
Phase-I: Angul-Balram Rail Link ,
Phase-ll: Balram-Putugadia-Jarapada-Tentuloi Rail Link 
Status of Physical Progress -
Phase-I: 14 km : Construction of the entire 14 KM is in an advance stage by IRCON. Physical progress -95%. Scheduled Commissioning by IRCON: 31.07.22.
Phase-II: 54 km : Land acquisition is under process by IRCON.
Phase-I 14 km: All the land acquisition process has been completed including forestry clearance.
;Phase II- 54 km: Land acquisition is being done under Railway Amendment Act 2008. E-gazette notification under Section 20A  for tenancy and Govt. Non-Forest land has been published on 10.06.2022. Stage-I forest clearance has been obtained on 03.12.2021. Compliance to observation for Stage-II clearance has also been submitted. Site specification wild life management plan has also been approved by Principal Conservator of Forest , Bhubaneswar on 21.06.2022.
This project is intended to provide common rail corridor for evacuation of coal from both CIL and non-CIL coal blocks in Talcher Coal Field Area. This project will also provide multiple entries and exit points for coal rakes for faster evacuation of coal and de-congest the Indian Railway system by avoiding concentration of rakes at limited entry and exit route from Talcher Coal Field.
Government is planning to produce coal from Talcher area by 2030, as per the details given below:-
CIL coal blocks - 182.29 MT
Non-CIL coal blocks - 87.50 MT
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on Medical Colleges in the country
Establishment of 157 Medical Colleges sanctioned under Centrally Sponsored Scheme  with a focus on underserved areas and aspirational districts
Increase of 4677 MBBS seats in 77 colleges catering to 4058 PG seats in 72 colleges  and 3858 PG seats in  in 60 colleges
75 projects approved for strengthening tertiary health infrastructure via construction of Super Specialty Blocks / Trauma Care Centres
As informed by the National Medical Commission  there are 358 Government and 296 Private Medical Colleges in the country as of now. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare administers a Centrally Sponsored Scheme  for ‘Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals’ with preference to underserved areas and aspirational districts, where there is no existing Government or private medical college. Under the scheme, a total of 157 medical colleges have been sanctioned in three phases with fund sharing between the Centre and State Governments in the ratio of 90:10 for North eastern and Special Category States and 60:40 for others.
The Ministry also provides financial support to existing government medical colleges for Civil Works and procurement of equipment & furniture under Centrally Sponsored Schemes for upgradation of existing State Government/ Central Government Medical Colleges for increasing MBBS  seats and PG seats. Under these Schemes support has been provided for increase of 4677 MBBS seats in 77 colleges,4058 PG seats in phase-I in 72 colleges and 3858 PG seats in phase-II in 60 colleges in the country.
In addition, under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana , a total of 75 projects have been approved for upgradation in the country to improve tertiary health infrastructure through construction of Super Specialty Blocks / Trauma Care Centres etc. and procurement of medical equipment. Further, 22 AIIMS have been approved for establishment.
The details of funds released under the above schemes during last three years are as under:
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Scheme
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Funds released 
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals
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2044.91
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5069.20
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5005.00
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Strengthening/ upgradation of existing State Government/Central Government Medical Colleges to increase the number of MBBS and PG seats
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1316.10
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316.80
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46.40
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Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
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6876.47
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7360.23
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9601.31
Further, release of funds under these schemes are based on the pace of expenditure, submission of Utilization Certificates, release of corresponding state share and demand from the States/UTs.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
Deen Dayalu Scheme
Deen Dayalu coaches are General second class coaches for unreserved passengers with additional facilities such as: Cushioned luggage racks, Additional hand hold in doorway area, Provision of J hooks for hanging carry bags, Toilets with Polymerized floor coating, Provision of Bio-toilets, Toilet occupation indication display board, Pleasing Interior and exterior colour scheme etc.
The year-wise details of manufactured and inducted Deen Dayalu coaches are as under:-
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Year of manufacture
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Number of Deen Dayalu coaches
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Type
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ICF type
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LHB type
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Total
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2017-18
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90
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335
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425
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2018-19
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0
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600
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600
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2019-20
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0
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886
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886
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2020-21
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0
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585
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585
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2021-22
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0
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749
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749
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 232
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses 68 Cr landmark milestone
More than 62.25 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm
In a landmark milestone, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 68 Crore landmark milestone today. More than 62.25 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered today.
This is as per the 7 pm provisional report. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,60,663
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2nd Dose
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84,70,041
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,29,265
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2nd Dose
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1,35,36,708
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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26,99,02,315
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2nd Dose
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3,35,98,191
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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13,59,17,057
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2nd Dose
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5,76,86,881
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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8,93,02,968
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2nd Dose
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4,66,24,969
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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52,38,12,268
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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15,99,16,790
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Total
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68, 37, 29,058
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 4thSeptember, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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408
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2nd Dose
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19,157
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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|
625
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2nd Dose
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|
77,784
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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|
27,41,949
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2nd Dose
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|
14,71,177
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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|
6,57,376
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2nd Dose
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|
6,24,095
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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|
3,17,748
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2nd Dose
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3,15,603
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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37,18,106
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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25,07,816
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Total
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|
62,25,922
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Total Recoveries continue to rise, cross 32.5 lakh today
5 States contribute 60% of total cases, 62% of active cases and 70% of total fatality reported in India
On a continuous upward trajectory, India’s total recovered cases have crossed 32.5 lakh today, with 69,564 patients being discharged in the last 24 hours. This has resulted in the Recovery Rate touching 77.31%.
Various calibrated and focussed actions undertaken within the umbrella strategy of TEST, TRACK and TREAT have enabled early identification of cases through aggressive and wide scale testing. Better ambulance services and seamless point-to-point management of patients to facilitate their timely hospitalisation before their health deteriorates has led to a high number of COVID-19 patients recovering and being discharged from the hospitals. This has also resulted in the declining Case Fatality Rate, which stands at a new low of 1.70% today. Supervised isolation in homes and facility settings, following effective Standard of Care protocol, has hugely aided recovery of mild and moderate cases.
Five States are contributing 60% of total cases with Maharashtra at the top with 21.6%, followed by Andhra Pradesh , Tamil Nadu , Karnataka  and Uttar Pradesh at 6.3%.
Maharashtra also contributed 26.76% of the active cases in the country, followed by Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka ,Uttar Pradesh  and Tamil Nadu . These 5 States presently contribute 62% of total active cases.
The total number of recoveries stands more than 32.5 lakh  today.
In the last 24 hours, Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest recoveries with 11,915 newly recovered cases. Karnataka and Maharashtra saw 9575 and 7826 recoveries while Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh witnesses 5820 and 4779 new recoveries, respectively. These 5 States together contributed 57% of the recoveries in the last 24 hours.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf
Special Service and Features
Union Minister of State Dr L Murugan interacts with fishing community in Lakshadweep
Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Information & Broadcasting, Dr L Murugan today interacted with the fishing fraternity in Lakshadweep.
Dr L Murugan, who was on a two-day official visit to Lakshadweep, met fishermen in Agatti island and presented them ice boxes under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
He also interacted with them and listened to their grievances. The Union Minister of State assured them to look into their requests.
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Ministry of Science & Technology
Dr Harsh Vardhan addresses the curtain raiser event of RGCB for IISF 2020
Aim of the Science Festival is to engage the public with science and celebrate the joy of science: Dr Harsh Vardhan
The Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Health & Family Welfare, Dr. HarshVardhan today addressed the virtual curtain raiser program of IISF 2020 hosted by Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram. Various outreach and popularization programs are going on across the country in the run up to IISF 2020.
Addressing at the curtain raiser event, Dr. HarshVardhan said , “The aim of theScience Festival is toengage the public with science and celebrate the joy of science and show the ways how Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics provide us with the solutions to improve our liveslives”.He further elaborated that the unique platform of India International Science Festival has been created which intends to inspire curiosity and make learning more rewarding.IISF, 2020, being organized in virtual platform will help in connecting to the science loving people from the remotest corner of the country in a single click, thereby increasing the digital footprint, the Minster explained.
Appreciating the work done by RGCB, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that RGCB, in addition to testing for infectious and non-infectious diseases, has been at the forefront of COVID testing since the outbreak started in India. RGCB has done over one lakh of COVID testing till now, he disclosed.
The Union Minister said, “The proposed theme for IISF 2020, ‘Science for Self-Reliant India and Global Welfare’ is very relevant in the present context, when the country is looking towards Science & Technology for accelerating growth and for spearheading the vision of our Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji on an Atmanirbhar Bharat, playing a bigger and more important role in the global economy”.
In her address, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, GOI, Dr. RenuSwaroop said that the journey of science in our country should be celebrated which events like the Science Festival can help to highlight. The festival has a vast canvas including going down to the grassroots,engaging with students, highlighting new technologies, engaging with diaspora, working on inter agency participation among others, the Secretary explained.
The Organizing Secretary of Vijnana Bharti , Shri Jayant Sahastrabudhe spoke about the rationale of IISF and its importance in inculcating scientific thinking in the public. Earlier welcoming the dignitaries, Director RGCB, Pr. Chandrabhas Narayana assured that RGCB is making all out efforts to make the IISF 2020 a big success.
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PM greets people on Sikh New Year
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people at the start of the Sikh New Year.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Greetings at the start of the Sikh New Year. May Waheguru bless everyone with good health and prosperity. May the teachings of the Guru Sahibs keep illuminating the world with their brightness."
Prime Minister's Office
Today’s Cabinet decision will further India’s vaccination coverage and create a healthier nation: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed the hope that decision for free COVID-19 Precaution Dose for all the citizens above 18 years of age at Government vaccination centres, from 15th July 2022 till the next 75 days will further India’s vaccination coverage and create a healthier nation.
The decision was taken at today's Cabinet meeting as part of #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav celebrations.
The Prime Minister tweeted in response to a tweet by the Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya:
"Vaccination is an effective means to fight COVID-19. Today’s Cabinet decision will further India’s vaccination coverage and create a healthier nation."
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Statistics Day by National Statistical Office Nagpur on 29 June
National Statistical Office, Regional Office, Nagpur working under Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, is jointly organising Statistics Day with Data Quality Assurance Division, Nagpur on 29 June 2019 Saturday, at 10 A.M. at Data Quality Assurance Division , CGO Complex, 'B' Block, 7th Floor, Seminary Hills, Nagpur. The Theme of the Statistics Day is "Sustainable Development Goals".
In Recognition of the notable contributions made by late Professor Prashant Chandra Mahalnobis in the field of Economic Planning and Statistics system, the Government of India has designated his birth day 29th June as the Statistics Day in the category of Special days to be celebrated every year at the National level.
13th Statistical Day will be celebrated under the chairmanship of Shri Anil Patil, Deputy Director General, DQAD, Nagpur in presence of Chief Guests Smt. Shalini Bhoyar, Director General, Shri T.K. Basu, Additional Director General, Prof. Vinayak Deshpande, Dean, Faculty of Commerce of Management and Registrar I/C RashtraSant Tukodji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur and Shri Srinivas Uppala, Director, Regional Office, Nagpur.
Quiz Competition and Crossword Puzzle Competition also organised on this occassion.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President greets the nation on the eve of Milad-un-Nabi
The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has greeted the people on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi.
Following is the text of his message:
“My heartiest greetings to all on the auspicious occasion of Milad-Un-Nabi, the Birthday of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad.
May the eternal message of the Holy Prophet instill in us the virtues of piety, empathy and universal brotherhood and guide humanity on a righteous path of compassion, universal peace and harmony.”
Following is the Hindi version of the message:
“पैगंबर हजरत मोहम्मद साहब के जन्मदिन के शुभ अवसर पर सभी को मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!
आदरणीय पैगंबर साहब का शाश्वत संदेश हम सभी के जीवन में पवित्रता, करुणा तथा सार्वभौमिक बंधुत्व के सद्गुणों को स्थापित करे और दया, सौहार्द तथा सावभौमिक शांति के सन्मार्ग पर मानवता का मार्गदर्शन करे।"
Special Service and Features
Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Information and Broadcasting Minister of State Dr. L.Murugan meets Cooperative Republic Of Guyana, Minister Of Agriculture Hon'ble Zulfikar Mustapha
Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Information and Broadcasting Minister of State Dr. L.Murugan at his camp office in New Delhi met the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Minister of Agriculture Hon'ble Zulfikar Mustapha. During this bilateral meet, they both discussed matters related to cooperation in the area of fisheries development and shrimp aquaculture.
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840 grams Gold worth Rs. 40.08Lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs. Pax arrested
Based on Intelligence, a male passenger who came from Dubai to Chennai by Flight No. EK 542 dt. 05.04.2022 was intercepted at exit by the AIU officers. On examination of his person, two packets containing Gold in paste form, concealed in his innerwear were recovered. Totally, 840 grams of Gold worth Rs. 40.08 Lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs. Pax was arrested.
Further investigations under progress, according to a press release issued by Pr.Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
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Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Ministry of Panchayati Raj to organize a national webinar on ‘Zero Hunger by 2030’ as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh will inaugurate the webinar on 23rd August
The day-long Webinar is expected to sensitize the leaders at the grassroots level on India’s position in fighting hunger
The representative of the World Food Programme, UNDP and Panchayati Raj Ministers of the States are expected to attend the webinar
As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organizing a National Webinar, ‘Localization of Sustainable Development Goals and Role of Panchayats – Goal No. 2 – Zero Hunger’ on 23.08.2021. The Webinar will be inaugurated by the Minister of Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh and will be graced by the Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil.
The day-long Webinar is expected to sensitize the leaders at the grassroots level on India’s position in fighting hunger as also they get information on various schemes, programmes, initiatives, steps, innovative measures etc. taken by Central and State Governments in the attainment of zero hunger which will help in building their capacity and enabling them to take actions at the local level for ensuring hunger-free Panchayat and thereby hunger-free India by 2030.
Starting at 10:00 AM on 23.08.2021, the Webinar will have four technical sessions to discuss and deliberate critical issues/subjects like sufficiency of food production & food security, sustainable agricultural production, public distribution, minimization of food production and processing loss, nutritional security and leveraging of technological solutions having bearing on the attainment of Zero Hunger by 2030 besides the discussions on World vis-à-vis India’s position on fighting hunger.
The representative of World Food Programme, UNDP, representatives of the Central Ministries / Departments like Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Department of Food & Public Distribution and Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India will be the principal speakers as the States / UTs and Panchayati Raj Institutions / Rural Local Bodies will be participating in discussions.
A large number of Panchayats of all three tiers are expected to join the Webinar. The officers from the State/UT Panchayati Raj Departments will attend the webinar as some States/UTs are expected to be led by their Ministers of the Panchayati Raj Departments.
Apart from joining through NIC VC studios and Webex Meeting Link, the participants will be able to watch the live web-streaming of the Webinar at the link https://webcast.gov.in/mopr/ from 10:00 AM on 23.08.2021.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-NIScPR Organised National Brainstorming Meeting to Discuss Science Communication in 22 Indian Languages
CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research , New Delhi organised a national level brainstorming meeting on science communication efforts in all 22 Indian languages on 10th January 2023. This meeting was organised in hybrid mode.
The brainstorming meeting started with a welcome address by Shri Hasan Jawaid Khan, Chief Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR. He expressed the gratitude towards all experts for joining this important meeting. He explained many efforts of science communication being made by CSIR-NIScPR and other organisations. He also addressed the importance of science communication in untouched languages, far flunged regions, undiscussed topics and media of communication for dissemination of science, and said still we have miles to go.
Shri Hasan Jawaid Khan, Chief Scientist of CSIR-NIScPR while delivering the welcome address
Experts of science communication in the Indian languages shared their thoughts in the brainstorming meeting
Further Dr. Manish Mohan Gore, Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR introduced the agenda and outline of the brainstorming meeting. Dr. Gore is the Principal Investigator of the project focused on science communication in the Indian languages for CSIR-NIScPR. He discussed the status, achievements, challenges and possible solutions for communicating science in respective languages. The framework for developing popular science literature in Indian languages, particularly those that have comparatively less literature was also discussed by him.
In this brainstorming meeting, experts of science communication in all the 22 Indian languages  were invited and they discussed and suggested plans for appreciation, promotion, and incentives for the development of science communication and popular science literature in these languages. These 22 official languages are listed in 8th schedule of the Indian constitution.
This meeting was a part of the project of CSIR-NIScPR which is focused on the analysis of science communication in Indian languages. Agenda of the meeting was to bring together the science communication experts of different languages to discuss the current status of efforts & contributions in science communication along with popular science literature and contemporary key challenges for communicating science in all official Indian languages. A number of valuable recommendations received as the outcome of the meeting.
Dr. Paramananda Barman, Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR moderated an Open session for discussion among the invited experts. Dr. Meher Wan, Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR proposed the vote of thanks to the experts and all concerned at the end of the meeting. Project staff Ms. Niyati Singh and Shri Mohabbat Singh were also present in the brainstorming meeting.
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